Avram Grant has hit back at his critics and played down the bust-up between Henk ten Cate and John Terry.

Chelsea turned in a disappointing performance as they lost to Tottenham in the Carling Cup final last week and Grant has faced criticism for a number of his decisions.

But he insists he should be allowed to move on without there being such speculation about his future, after enjoying a successful start to his Chelsea reign.

Asked about his relationship with the players following the defeat by Spurs, Grant reacted angrily.

"Why didn't you ask that question a week ago?" he fumed.

"Just because we lost one game, now this is wrong, that is wrong.

"I don't want to defend myself about this. The spirit is very good in the team, the situation is very good with the team.